Medal of Honor

It was informative and interesting overall. Some parts were slower and dragged a bit, but many of the interviews and interviewees were thought-provoking. As with some other reviewers, I wonder why Audie Murphy was not included in the program.

As a Vietnam veteran, I experienced and vividly remember the reception that young Progressives (now employed by PBS) put us through. PBS did a pretty good job of presenting the history of the Medal of Honor and stories of some of the heroes (most who didn't return); but in the end, they couldn't resist returning to their roots of scorn for our nation and its military. PBS could have easily kept this solely about the sacred sacrifice of our heroes, but they just had to score philosophical and political "anti-war" points by highlighting the few-out-of-hundreds who chose to dishonor the memory of their comrades-in-arms. Shame on you, PBS.

Historically great but lacking. The narration of one of the SEALS was on target related to jumping on grenades. What should have been include is the criteria that politics plays in the award. The army records show that the civilian Teddy Roosevelt never charged up San Juan Hill, but was awarded the CMO. And as the SEAL well expressed and implied, many that deserve it get a DSO or Navy Cross instead. My hat goes off to Col. Smedly Butler USMC who tried to return his after Vera Cruz because he didn't earn it..Worst yet. Now Bronze Stars are being given away like bus tickets. One with a combat V, and one without. Intergrity can't be bought.

Its critical that we continue to hear about these courageous people in their crazy circumstances. Such an important part of history. Above all others, these people should never be forgotten. What they have had to do... Beyond words or scope of normal combat (if ever there was such a thing). Excellent narration as well as content. This is a well thought out and executed documentary. History buffs will excite over the details and vets will solemnly sh@t their diggers over the tactics and raw scenarios drawn out. In extremis indeed.

I grew up as an Army brat with my father being on active duty for 30 years and then I married an Army officer and he stayed on active duty for 22 years. But, it was this DVD movie that I really learned what it took to win and wear the Medal of Honor. I'm so proud to know the history behind the medal and how the people have earned it.

A history of the conference of the Medal of Honor through history. Sadly today rarely given for someone living, and then so often so late in their life. I believe in heroes and know that some of our most elite soldiers are very deserving but will remain unknown.

this was one of the best military films i have seen in a long time

This documentary should be required watching by all students before they graduate from high school. It offers the viewer an opportunity to see what war really is, and perhaps even what a real hero is instead of the usual movie, TV, or sports star. The documentary is extremely well done. They wisely stayed quiet and let the recipients of the Medal tell their own personal stories. Excellent.